Tulcingo Restaurant

This is the OG Mariscos El Submarino, and this brings you the joy of mexican seafood without having…read moreto go to Mexico. Wow, is it nice to go here! I haven't been to their other locations in the city, but this was really quite good. My recommendations are the El Gobernador, The Cracken, an aguachile (mango habanero is my fave) and the tuna toastada. The Ceviches are quite boring in my opinion, so go for an aguachile instead. DRinks are great, they have cantaritos and carajillos. What could go wrong if you've got both to choose from. Service is friendly and the ambiance is authentic mexican food plus air condiditoning. We'll be back.

We stopped in for lunch on Saturday, and there were a few tables occupied, but the restaurant had a…read morecomfortable volume and wasn't too crowded. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful, and she was happy to answer all of our questions about the menu. The fish was fresh, and the ceviche was solid, although there was no wow factor. The standout for me was the Molcajete Norteño, the fried octopus with guacamole, which was delicious. The most annoying part of the experience was when a kid came in and turned the music up extremely loud, then started singing a solo and going around asking everyone for tips afterward. We gave him $3 for his effort, but honestly, it was more loud and annoying than entertaining. I'm not even sure if he worked there or was just someone who came in off the street. Overall, the food was solid and the service was friendly, but I'm not exactly counting down the days until my next visit.

La Mixta Tostada (~$12)

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El Gobernador Taco (~$8)

Evelia's Tamales Restaurant

4.1(35 reviews)

0.7 mi

Evelia's Tamales is the kind of place you go to when you want authentic Mexican food not…read morewatered-down, not trendy, just real flavor. The tamales were the highlight. Soft, flavorful masa and generous filling. I also tried tacos and a quesadilla, and everything tasted homemade and well seasoned. You can tell they know what they're doing here. The toppings were fresh, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy. The vibe is simple and welcoming. It feels like a local neighborhood gem. Prices are reasonable, portions are solid, and the food actually delivers.

After a gym session, my sister had a craving for tamales, so we decided to check out this place…read moreshe'd been eyeing. Having never tried tamales before, I was pretty eager (thanks to her positive comments). We sampled both the adobo ($2) and birria ($2.5) tamales, and they were absolutely amazing. Personally, I found the adobo tamale to be slightly better in terms of flavor but both were equally well made with its rich, flavorful seasoning. My sister, who has tried tamales before, mentioned that these were even better than the ones she got from the random tamale table (near Woodside), thanks to the diverse flavor options available and how fresh they came out. The customer service here was exceptional. A friendly lady approached us, handed us menus, and took our order with a warm smile. Even though tipping isn't required, their service went above and beyond, making us feel genuinely welcome. We also couldn't resist trying the birria taco ($4), which arrived piping HOT. It was generously stuffed with birria, making it a hearty and satisfying choice. While it was a tad salty for my taste, my sisters thoroughly enjoyed it and had no complaints. Our total order came out to a little less than $10 for three people, which was perfect for a light snack before heading home for our protein dinner (get that protein intake in! EEEEEEEEEE)

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Office lunch catering

Tlayuda Oaxaqueña Sr San Pablo

4.8(6 reviews)

0.1 mi•North Corona

Taking the boys out for some proper fuel. Dropped by Tlayuda Oaxaqueña SR San Pablo in Corona, and…read moreman... they are serving up legit Mexican pizzas (Tlayudas) on a street cart that will make you question every life choice that led you to a commercial drive-thru. We're talking a massive, crispy tortilla shell loaded with bean paste, cheese, and enough meat to satisfy two growing boys and their dad. Plus, they press the fresh masa right in front of you. Education and dinner, you're welcome kids. Shoutout to the chef, Theresa. Not only is she a culinary wizard, but she was incredibly nice and patiently guided me through my broken, survival-level Spanish. 10/10. We loved it. Location: 102-25 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY 11368 My Spanish might be broken, but my appetite is fully functional. Pretty sure Theresa thought my accent was a crime, but at least she let me eat the evidence.

Came down from Midtown for this place. Fantastic and well worth the trip! The food was incredible…read moreand the lady was so kind. Flor de calabeza quesadilla was amazing.

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Tlayudason

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The front.

Nuevo Tacos Al Suadero

3.8(47 reviews)

0.5 mi•Elmhurst

I do not enjoy writing negative reviews, but I want to avoid anyone else wasting their money on…read morethis establishment. First of all, the staff barely knows English and that created a language barrier. I ordered a beet juice and a Plain Quesadilla. The beet juice was room temperature and bitter, so I asked them to exchange it for a Fruit Punch Jarritos instead. When I received my Plain Quesadilla it had beans on top, the tortilla was hard, and the lettuce and tomato on the side. Inside, the cheese was not melted and there was zero flavor. My friend ordered orange juice and it was also room temperature and tasted like banana. She also ordered 3 Chicken tacos that lacked flavor as well. The only thing that made my quesadilla kinda edible was the green spicy sauce.

You want to try their: Carnitas tacos…read moreCarne enchilada tacos Refresco de tamarindo You're welcome

Carnitas burrito.. oh so yummy. Pork was juicy and made perfectly!!

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Homemade Taqueria Junction

3.3(78 reviews)

0.3 mi•Elmhurst

Food (5/5): We ordered the Nortena Tortas, Tostadas Antojitos, Taquitos Pastor, and Taquitos Pollo…read more All of the dishes were made fresh and very delicious! I really enjoyed the tacos in particular. They had really tender and delicious meat with great flavoring. The Nortena Tortas was also a really solid sandwich. It wasn't on the menu anymore but I showed them a photo of it from someone who had previously posted it on Yelp and they were able to make it. Service (4/5): Solid service where they took our order without any issues. The food took a bit longer to come out but it was probably because they were making it fresh. Ambiance (3/5): It's an ok decorated store with minimal frills but overall nice. There seemed to be seating upstairs and a place to wait if you order to go. We ordered to go and had no issues in the waiting area.

Taste: 26/40 Value: 30/30…read moreService: 12/20 Atmosphere: 9/10 Overall: 77/100 (3.85) Tacos al pastor (promotion), Tacos de pollo (promotion), Horchata

Front entrance

Pésimo servicio.. pedí una cubana sin chile y le pusieron ..

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Aqui En Bella Puebla

3.7(39 reviews)

0.5 mi

Mi primer visita al restaurante un lugar bonito Un menú muy…read morebueno Lo malo de ahí es el servicio de mesera,solo por eso no volvería a regresar

Dear Mexican food lovers of New York. In order to collectively raise the game of the tacos in our…read morefair town, we need to hold our vendors to a higher standard. There are many ways to do so, but the hill I've chosen to die on is that great tacos demand a tortilla that is made fresh, to order. And Aqui En Bella Puebla has them. The meat inside the tacos, pretty good. I had barbacoa de chivo and lengua. Both were good. But it was all brought together by the handmade tortilla. Soft, pliable, delicious. A little onion and cilantro on the top, dash of salsa. That's what I want in a taco. Unfortunately the quesadilla was kind of bland. I read another review here that said something similar, so I guess that's their style? A little disappointing, but different strokes for different folks. Come here for the tortillas.

Chilaquiles Con Chorizo

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Taqueria Coatzingo

4.0(539 reviews)

1.4 mi

1st time customer I…read morehad to order the chorizo taco and mole tamale. I ate the chorizo taco while hot. Then, I nibbled on the tamale which got cold and dry and left it uneaten. Perhaps I should've eaten the tamale first. The Passion fruit margarita with casamigos was delicious. A bit too sweet which I'll specify less sweet next time. 4th star cuz its near the subway station. Also, there was a security guard since 9 pm.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 8 Been coming here forever, so not sure why I have never reviewed one of my favorite spots for a nice snack or a filling meal. Came again a few weeks ago, so need to give them the props they deserve. No doubt I come here for their tacos more than anything else. My favorites include the Lengua (beef tongue), Oreja (pig ear), and Camaron (shrimp). The Al Pastor and Carnitas are great too. All their tacos are always filled to the brim, which is appreciated. I do like their freshly made Guacamole and the Seafood Soup too. However, not a big fan of their cemitas or fluetas. Regardless, most of the food is quite excellent. Open early and close late, this has been a staple in my Mexican diet over the years in the Jackson Heights area. The decor is festive and the service is always friendly. I will continue to visit this Mexican restaurants for my taco fix.

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Evelia’s Tamales

4.3(67 reviews)

0.3 mi•North Corona

Women-owned & operated

Established in 2002

Evelia's Tamales has some solid tamales & are rightfully popular which is why they have both a cart…read more& a restaurant. My favorite is the pollo de rojo- it has a nice kick to it & enough chicken. They've also kept the prices low which is nice :).

Found this place through DoorDash... felt like Pozole and gave this place a go. Ordered their red…read morePork pozole, mexican torta, 1/2 dozen birria tacos, a tamal and a arroz con leche. Our order was nicely packaged, promptly delivered and nothing was "forgotten". Everyone at the house liked the food. First time having red pozole; this is a bit different that the "white pozole" I am used to, but still good. I did not know that arroz con leche was supposed to be a drink in Mexico (I was expecting rice pudding).

Catering for office lunch

Champurrado Atole (L) & Tamales Oaxaqueno Rojo Puerco (R). Dated: Jan 2023

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Taco Veloz

4.3(95 reviews)

0.9 mi•Elmhurst

Taco windowwww. Came at around 12:45 pm on a Sunday for lunch and there was no line. Best carnitas…read moreI've ever had!! I got it as a tostada nom. Chicken tacos are also fire. Steak tostada was good but get the carnitas if you have to choose one. Green salsa is lethal - beware.

Good late night taco spot. The taco were good ,meat could have been more flavorful but the portion…read morewas generous so add all the toppings and sauces and you should be good. Friendly service and although the line was a bit long it moved quickly. There's not seating as this is a walk up counter. Good value for price.

Bistec Tacos

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La Espiga Restaurant

4.6(27 reviews)

0.1 mi•North Corona

Opened for the last twenty years, this cute Mexican place was DELICIOUS. The pork tortillas were…read moreoutstanding (pics below). really liked squeezing the lemon juice over the meat. The service is amazing and the way they cook the corn tortillas over limestone makes the flavor simply unlike tortillas you can buy at the store or at a fast food location. The bathroom was decently clean and the store employees were gracious enough to let us come in a bit earlier than their opening time since it was so cold outside. Even though they had just opened for the day, we were able to get our food served to us decently fast and it was superb! Note: this was the second spot of many on a queens food tour that my group of friends and I went on today. We had a table set up for us and predetermined tortillas/dishes that we were going to try.

Very hard to find authentic Mexican cuisine even in an area of NYC loaded with Mexican culture and…read morefood. Not sure what region they are from however I am pleasantly surprised. The daily specials all looked del and the Chicken in a spicy pumpkin seed sauce was sold out. They let me try the sauce and it was slammin! I ordered 2 Quesadillas at 12.00 each. Menu online is outdated but they adjusted the prices in house with a pen. Huitlacoche ( corn fungus or smut) made with onions and some added corn Flor de calabaza ( Zucchini flowers) Both with no overpowering seasoning and not over salted The staff do not speak English so considering I speak Spanglish and understand most cuisines it was easy for me. They are very friendly!!! Somehow someway the man (Abuelo) knew I am genetically Italian. Again super friendly staff. Outside is the taco grill inside another grill plus the kitchen. This is definitely a NYC hole in the wall prize like many spots in Queens. It's not a 5 star ripoff joint and don't expect Tex Mex Bring a friend more don't you will be happy

Arroz

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Quesadilla Flor de Calabaza

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Regina C.

3 years ago

I came in to ask to use the bathroom because i was having an emergency and this nice gentleman tells me to go ahead. As I walk to the bathroom all the other workers who are ladies are giving me the most dirty look ever. I don't understand why but later my boyfriend tells me that they go and ask the guy why he let me through. I don't understand! If it was homeless or drunkies asking for the bathroom, I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND!! I'm a normal person asking to use the bathroom. And still as i'm walking out the ladies are eyeing me down and giving me dirty looks. PURA ENVIDIOSAS!!! read more

Frances B.

15 years ago

Yummy! Unfortunately in the US we get a different notion of what Mexican food is. We get our culinary tastes from TACO BELL and TACO CABANA. We need to go and experience gems like this place. PLEASE TRY THE ENCHILADAS! read more

Bryan C.

3 years ago

Food and service was great. I always get a torta or quesadillas. I love how they renovated the whole place too. Looks beautiful.

Pat M.

16 years ago

This place is outstanding. I really never had authentic tacos until I tried this place. Try the burritos while you are at it

A R.

11 years ago

The staff here was friendly and the place was clean. The food is just ok. It's just not anything special :/

Kathalina O.

13 years ago

The food is amazing! I crave for the horchata there! I will be coming back again... 5 star all the way

Alex E.

13 years ago

This place is awesome. The food is delicious and the staff is very nice. Definitely would recommend!

Danielle S.

881

11 years ago

Amazing food, amazing service. Amazing atmosphere. I recommend it to anyone in the area.

Adriana S.

12 years ago

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